yogi tongue lock

when practicing yoga, one usually places one's tongue at the top of the mouth against the back of the top row of teeth. this is called the tongue lock, or something in sanskrit which means lock of the soul.

there are many times in the bible where we are cautioned against speaking too swiftly or with judgement, wanred to keep a rein on our tongues, or exhorted to follow examples of those who used their powers of speech for good rather than evil. in keeping with the mindfulness of yoga, i was pondering these things during my practice this evening.

think before speaking. when i am really concentrating on my breathing and therefore the tongue lock, it would take an effort to talk to someone. i would really have to pause before i said whatever it is that was going to come out. maybe i should use the tongue lock in my day to day life a lot more often. maybe we all should. just a thought.

!m!